2008 Honda NSX vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 326 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1984 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda NSX | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Honda | Maserati |
Model | NSX | 420 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2610 mm |